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Issue #639 Tue 2 Dec

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — December 2, 2025

Monday puzzles often arrive with a familiar rhythm, asking for a patient eye to untangle the threads. Today offers a grid that rewards a steady, methodical pace.

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SPIDERS
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  • HOUSE
  • HUNTSMAN
  • JUMPING
  • RECLUSE
  • TARANTULA
  • WIDOW

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6 theme words · 7-letter spangram